EMA’s PRIME A Year On: Hits And Misses When It Comes To Applications
Executive Summary
Three out of four applications have been denied entry to the European Medicines Agency’s priority medicines (PRIME) scheme for getting drugs for unmet medical needs to patients faster. Robert Hemmings, who chairs the EMA’s scientific advice working party, explains why.
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